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A BRAVE beagle has been named as one of the most courageous dogs in the country after saving its family from a house blaze in west Cumbria.
Frodo frantically barked to wake up his owner’s dad when fire swept through their home at St Bees, near Whitehaven, two years ago.
The smoke alarms in the house were faulty so did not sound but Frodo sensed the danger and his yapping woke up David Barwise, who alerted his wife Annette and daughter Jenny and got them out of the house.
But Jenny’s partner Liam Towers was asleep in the living room, which was upstairs next to the kitchen where the fire started.
David was unable to get up the stairs as the flames were too hot, but fearless Frodo ran through the flames and jumped on Liam to wake him up and led him to safety.
Nobody was seriously injured but Liam was taken to the West Cumberland Hospital in Whitehaven by ambulance to be treated for smoke inhalation.
The life-saving dog, who was hailed a hero by Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service, has now been awarded with the PDSA (People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals) Gold Medal, which is the highest award for civilian animal bravery and the equivalent to the George Cross.
He will be presented with his medal next month at the Tower of London, by Princess Alexandra, the patron of the PDSA.
Two other dogs will receive the award – Swindon police dog Anya who suffered stab wounds protecting her handler, and Staffordshire bull terrier Oi, who protected her family when a gang armed with machetes forced its way into their home in Thamesmead, London. Oi died two months ago from cancer.
PDSA director general, Jan McLoughlin, said: “The PDSA Gold Medal acknowledges the extreme courage and dedication of truly outstanding animals in civilian situations.
“It is not possible to read these accounts of canine bravery without being moved.
Anya, Frodo and Oi are all worthy recipients of this award and join an elite group of the world’s most courageous companions.”
The PDSA has only been awarded on 15 occasions and recipients include three police explosive dogs for their lifesaving work of the terrorist bombings in London in 2005.
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Just like to say it is so nice to see a good report about a Staffie, their reputation is fast on a decline mainly due to irresponsible breeders and being used for status symbols and blood sport by the greedy and sick side of our society. I am sure Oi will be greatly missed by his owners I know I will miss our Lou eventually. Enaid x
Frodo frantically barked to wake up his owner’s dad when fire swept through their home at St Bees, near Whitehaven, two years ago.
The smoke alarms in the house were faulty so did not sound but Frodo sensed the danger and his yapping woke up David Barwise, who alerted his wife Annette and daughter Jenny and got them out of the house.
But Jenny’s partner Liam Towers was asleep in the living room, which was upstairs next to the kitchen where the fire started.
David was unable to get up the stairs as the flames were too hot, but fearless Frodo ran through the flames and jumped on Liam to wake him up and led him to safety.
Nobody was seriously injured but Liam was taken to the West Cumberland Hospital in Whitehaven by ambulance to be treated for smoke inhalation.
The life-saving dog, who was hailed a hero by Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service, has now been awarded with the PDSA (People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals) Gold Medal, which is the highest award for civilian animal bravery and the equivalent to the George Cross.
He will be presented with his medal next month at the Tower of London, by Princess Alexandra, the patron of the PDSA.
Two other dogs will receive the award – Swindon police dog Anya who suffered stab wounds protecting her handler, and Staffordshire bull terrier Oi, who protected her family when a gang armed with machetes forced its way into their home in Thamesmead, London. Oi died two months ago from cancer.
PDSA director general, Jan McLoughlin, said: “The PDSA Gold Medal acknowledges the extreme courage and dedication of truly outstanding animals in civilian situations.
“It is not possible to read these accounts of canine bravery without being moved.
Anya, Frodo and Oi are all worthy recipients of this award and join an elite group of the world’s most courageous companions.”
The PDSA has only been awarded on 15 occasions and recipients include three police explosive dogs for their lifesaving work of the terrorist bombings in London in 2005.
http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/br...errerPath=news
Just like to say it is so nice to see a good report about a Staffie, their reputation is fast on a decline mainly due to irresponsible breeders and being used for status symbols and blood sport by the greedy and sick side of our society. I am sure Oi will be greatly missed by his owners I know I will miss our Lou eventually. Enaid x
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